Aviation Engineer

Aviation Engineer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is looking for an Aviation Engineer to join our Alaska team. We are seeking a success-oriented individual to serve as a Technical Lead within our growing Aviation Practice. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality engineering solutions for aviation projects, ensuring technical excellence, and mentoring junior staff. The primary duties include designing, directing and/or monitoring all aspects of small to large Aviation projects in Alaska. This individual will collaborate and/or coordinate with teams consisting of multi-discipline design engineers, planners and technicians. The Aviation Engineer will also assist in identifying and pursuing projects and contracts in Alaska. This person will manage and complete design, plan production, and procurement documents for airport projects both airside and landside, and will coordinate with technical staff across all business groups to complete airport planning/design, environmental and other airfield related tasks. Individual will be responsible for meeting with clients, regulators, agencies, and airlines to develop strong professional relationships.

HDR is an employee-owned company with over a century of experience in making great things possible. Our pride lies in our peoplededicated team members who take ownership seriously and support each other at every turn. Their expertise inspires innovation and excellence in every project.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

• Serve as the technical expert on aviation engineering projects, providing guidance on design and implementation.
• Lead analyses and design for specific components of projects, ensuring compliance with FAA and other regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement quality management procedures on assigned tasks.

Design and Planning:

• Design and plan production for general civil aspects of aviation projects, including site layouts, grading, drainage, paving, and utilities. Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Project Coordination:

• Coordinate work of multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle, from development to close-out.
• Ensure projects are completed on budget and schedule, maintaining high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and agencies to develop strong professional relationships.

Mentorship and Development:

• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in external professional aviation-related organizations, contributing to the industry and enhancing HDR's reputation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in field safety and/or logistics
• Experience working on sensitive projects with complex teams
• Preference will be given to local candidates

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Previous experience with Airfield Planning and Design
• Thorough understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D (or similar design software), AVI-Plan software packages and Infraworks modeling software (or similar design software)
• Overall understanding of airfield design
• Microsoft Office experience
• Strong technical background and experience in designing several aspects of airfields
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Alaska-Anchorage

Other Locations: United States-Alaska

Industry: Aviation

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Airfield Design

Job Posting: Jun 5, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.